Look at their list of names and vulnerability, I have.
It will remain absurd for the following reasons:
Russia has a total ban on extradition of any of its citizens. Tested many times and never failed.
Putin can safely travel countries occupying nearly half of all this planet's land mass. And since his detention can only legally be by a signatory of the ICC, probably more than half. That is why he taunted the West straight after the ICC charge by flying to Crimea where he could be detained, as it is viewed as Ukrainian territory by the ICC.
Realistically he could only be seized illegally, but as an ex agent himself we can be sure he'll be well guarded against that happening.
Just be patient, you might well see the West and even Ukraine in negotiations with Putin.
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I have misgivings about indicting a Sitting Head of State , because of it ramifications .A Head of State can only lawfully be present in another country or jurisdiction under Diplomatic Immunity offered by this other country, or as in the case of Crimea, as a Conquerer. If any country v, currently a signature to the ICC were to detain him, it would be an act of war...no less than sinking an aircraft carrier. His luckless and ill named. Head of Child Protection has no such immunity.
Putin would still be entitled to go to the UN HQ in NY to address the UN, under Diplomatic norms.
The indictment is for the Kidnapping of some 16,000 children ..a specific crime listed in the Treaty of Rome and recognised under that treaty by 130 countries . Unfortunately neither China , India ,USA or Russia have signed up to the Treaty ,but the majority of African nations have .
Were his aircraft flying to the UN General Assembly have a malfunction and be required to land at Shannon, ..It would put Ireland in a very invidious position . The ICC warrant is valid,,but Heads of States, which share diplomatic relations , are immune from arrest.